Samuli Knuuti
Kuviot, joita kadut eivät tiedä tekevänsä
- Format 135 × 210 mm
- Pages 858
- Printing ScandBook
- Paper Geltex
- Typefaces Bely, Clarendon URW, Arno Pro, Univers LT Std
- Published by WSOY
- Design Sami Saramäki
The conceptual image invites the reader to pause by the cover: what is merely a shadow falling across the book, and what is the actual cover image? The differences in gloss levels subtly reinforce this effect. The blank sheet of paper on the back cover leaves interpretation to the reader.
Murasaki Shikibu
Genjin tarina I & II
- Format 145 × 213 mm
- Pages 886 + 953
- Printing Otavan Kirjapaino
- Paper Geltex
- Typefaces The Seasons, Garamond Premier Pro
- Published by Otava
- Design Piia Aho
This classic of Japanese literature is honoured with a charming pair of covers whose spines complement each other beautifully. The use of archival images is well justified and is brought to life with hand-drawn gold foil printing.
Ida Kukkapuro
Sisaruuksia
- Format 124 × 182 mm
- Pages 300
- Printing Jelgavas Tipogrāfija
- Paper Munken Premium Cream 13, Geltex LS164, Geltex SEDA 111
- Typefaces Louize, Arno Pro
- Published by Kustantamo S&S
- Design Pauliina Nykänen
A playful vine travels across the pleasantly compact cover. The storyline is carried by a family tree that transforms into a network of relationships, weaving together the whimsical yet soulful characters. A vibrant blue glows through everything, colouring the cover with magical quality.
Kia Arpia, Tara Junker, Janne Gammelin, Teemu Heljo
Kesäruokapäiväkirja
- Format 195 × 260 mm
- Pages 148
- Printing KOPA
- Typefaces LL Ivory, ITC Clearface
- Published by self-published
- Design Janne Gammelin
- Photography Teemu Heljo
- Reproduced by Janne Gammelin
A wonderfully unusual cookbook cover, decorated with a delicate arrangement of flowers and handwritten, note-like pencil text. The image is like a Midsummer flower bouquet pressed under a pillow: a dream you want to hold on to.
Linn Henrichson
Fuskmåsen Fy
- Format 195 × 275 mm
- Pages 40
- Printing Livonia Print
- Paper Munken Lynx Rough
- Typefaces Suisse Works
- Published by Förlaget M
- Design Linn Henrichson
- Illustration Linn Henrichson
The sly seagull takes over the front cover and catches the eye. The brisk, dynamic cover is a complete work of art in itself — the elegant, lively illustration conveys a sense of tradition while remaining refreshingly unique.
Satu Oksanen, Saara Hacklin, Saara Karhunen (eds.)
Kivi, paperi, sakset —
Kiasman kokoelmanäyttely /
Rock, paper, scissors — Kiasma collection exhibition
- Format 205 × 270 mm
- Pages 176
- Printing Markprint
- Paper Gmund Cement Powder, Gmund Lakepaper Diamond & Mat, Gmund Shade Air
- Typefaces Aether, Phonic, Exposure
- Published by Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, The Finnish National Gallery
- Design Tytti Halonen, Tino Nyman
- Photography Pirje Mykkänen et al.
- Reproduced by Kari Lahtinen
The finely shimmering cover interacts captivatingly with the light. At first glance, the cover appears plain, yet it conceals much to be discovered.